02 · Where, when, who and what
Risk Modelling and Open Risk Portal
FOREWARN Bangladesh develops risk models collaboratively, bringing together its experts, Youth Pool members, professional modellers and private-sector partners.
Combining forecasts with hazard, exposure and vulnerability data, the models estimate where a hazard is likely to strike, when, and who and what is likely to be affected.
The resulting risk information is published on FOREWARN's dedicated risk portal, an open-access platform where humanitarian agencies, government bodies, researchers and communities can access risk maps, model outputs and analysis free of charge. Opening this information to the whole humanitarian community lets agencies plan early action on a shared evidence base, and makes anticipation and financing decisions more transparent.
Who builds the models
Scientific and sectoral guidance
FOREWARN experts steer what the models should answer and check that the outputs make sense on the ground.
Data analysis and model development
Young professionals and Hackathon alumni work on the data and the models alongside senior members.
Model design, testing and validation
Professional modellers design, test and validate the models before they inform decisions.
Data, tools and technical partnership
Private-sector partners contribute data, tools and technical partnership.